Monthly Archives: March 2015

Here is our itinerary for the trip that begins tomorrow. Between the heat, and getting ready, and other things, I have been dithering about several posts I have started. So I decided to share what we are doing for the … Continue reading →

One of the things that has confused and yes annoyed the students and us is how Indian people stand in line or don’t, exactly. Here is a picture which tells the story. The concept of personal space does not … Continue reading →

TRAVEL from New York Times A Town on New York’s Hudson River Reinvents Itself MARCH 26, 2015 Photo Troy’s downtown is rich with Victorian architecture. CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times By C. J. HUGHES Curled along the Hudson River 150 miles … Continue reading →

This lovely picture was taken on the grounds of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Notice the orange triangular head scares that are mandatory for entrance. But let me tell you the back story. . . . . We, … Continue reading →

Last night we were invited to a dinner party with some professors of architecture as well as practicing architects. One of the questions they asked us was what were changes we have seen in the city since our last visit … Continue reading →

Near the top of the list of desired adventures in India for the students was to ride an elephant. Jaijpur is the place to do it.. You can stand in line for hours at the Amber Fort and have … Continue reading →